$400,000 diamond theft could be work of lucky burglar

A diamond theft in Florida could be a well-planned crime or the work of a lucky burglar.

Jain Rajesh, a diamond wholesaler, reported the theft of $400,000 (£250,475) worth of diamonds from his rental car in Orlando, Florida on Monday (January 14).

Rajesh, of New Jersey, told police that he left the diamonds for around 13 minutes in a red bag which had disappeared when he returned, reports Reuters.

Police do not know how the thief could have got in and out of the car, which has an alarm system, as all doors remained locked. Although the driver's side window was cracked, it was not large enough for someone to use to gain entry.

Orlando Police Sergeant Jim Young said: "They took the whole bag. That's why at this point we don't know whether he was targeted or was it a random vehicle burglary?"

The only items reported missing were the diamonds and three blank cheques. Nothing else was taken, including a GPS device which was left inside the car.

Young said that police do not know whether any identifiable marks would make the diamonds difficult to sell. However, he added that anything can be sold on the street.